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YD51 XKV

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

156,343 mi
Last recorded156,343 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 XKV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 156,343 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 154,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,047 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 154,047 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 151,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,334 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 150,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure and aim low (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 127,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 127,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp condensated

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover not fixed correctly

Rear seat belts not checked items on seat

Fail 1 Sep 2018 124,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp condensated

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover not fixed correctly

Rear seat belts not checked items on seat

Pass 1 Sep 2017 121,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 121,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlight misted and pattern is dull

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlight misted and pattern is dull

Offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall (not to cords)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges!

Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 100,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blade worn suggest replacment

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blade worn suggest replacment

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,784 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,153 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,605 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,269 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 61,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,295 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driver wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,747 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

noise on front brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2005 40,300 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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YD51 XKV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2001 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 90,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD51 XKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD51 XKV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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